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I Was Not Meant to Be Here
I let out a loud sigh as I turned the key in my ignition to off. I was here. Just moments ago I was pondering the character concepts of a new story I need to jot down before I forget it, feeling that adrenaline rush of creative discovery. But now I am here. I have yet to take one step out of my car and I am already emotionally drained for the day. I move out of my car and slowly plod across the parking lot towards the place that drains my soul of joy in this world. Why am I here? I was not meant to be here. So before you tell me to quit and get another job, I have to explain that I am a creator. This is my term for all people who are creative to any degree and style; writers, painters, photographers, and the holiest of the holies—musicians. This term applies to how good, or not so good, one is at their favorite form of expression.
By Tom Szostak9 years ago in Journal
The Good Writer
A good writer sits at her laptop, her hair still dripping from her luke-warm shower and accounts for her audience. She opens her laptop.
By L. E. King9 years ago in Journal
Tips for Staying Afloat in the Saturated Ecommerce Market. Top Story - August 2017.
According to an eMarketer report, e-commerce sales are expected to grow to $4.058 trillion in 2020. This indicates enormous potential of this market, and it is obvious that everyone will want a piece of the cake. Will you?
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
What to Bring to a Job Interview
Most people can tell you that wearing a suit is a wise choice if you're heading to a job interview. They can also tell you that being on your best behavior, having a good resume, and bathing before the interview is a wise idea.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy9 years ago in Journal
Thousands Finding the Photo Booth Business a Route to Excellent Full-Time, Part-Time, or Retirement Income
In validation of the old adage “What goes around, comes around,” photo booths are back and are more popular than ever. Originally patented in 1888, the photo booth (aka “automated photography machine”) first gained popularity at penny arcades, amusement parks, and carnivals. To receive your photographic mementos of the moment, you just popped behind the curtain, adjusted the seat, deposited twenty-five cents and smiled! Ten minutes later a strip of eight fairly decent black and white (or sepia) photos would slide out a chute on the side.
By Robert Lindquist9 years ago in Journal
Fundamentals of Listing Achievements in Resume
Successfully applying for a job means showing the prospective employer why you are better than other candidates. If you want to get noticed among the crowd, is there any better way than mentioning your accomplishments in your resume? Employers often look for candidates who went beyond their job roles and helped meet targets for the company. They are in for pinpointing achievers who can bring transformation in work routine and boost profits of their business. Highlighting your achievements in the resume not only tells about your abilities but also specifies what values you can bring to an organization. Here are ways in which you can mention your achievements and make your resume impressive.
By Eva Lee9 years ago in Journal
Make Sure You Don't Forget This When Selling
Selling is something common in our days. Every time we search for a job we see that many of the available positions are sales related.
By Loredana Egri9 years ago in Journal
Recruiting a New Salesperson
Recruiting people is hard. I'm currently recruiting a new salesperson to join our commercial team at Gay Star News. We're a digital media company – providing news and information to the global LGBTQ community.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Journal
That Gray Ring Around Your Shirt Collar has Nothing to do with Hygiene!
Did you fall for the same hook, line and sinker growing up that I fell for?Buckle down, get good grades in high school, go to college so you can land a good job and be set for life. At the time it seemed like great advice from people that truly cared, like your parents or a mentor you trust. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they had your best interest at heart and only wanted you to succeed in life. But here's where the problem starts, there are very few people out there who truly know how to provide career counseling in the 21st Century. If you're like the ten's of thousands of recent college grads who were great listeners and followed this advice, then why are all the coffee shops employed by recent college educated professionals still looking for that dream job?
By Todd Rapel9 years ago in Journal
Can Introverts Actually Rock the Professional World?
Before I learned what it means to be an introvert, followed by me realizing that I am one, I spent many years worrying that something was wrong with me. I stood back as a theme emerged in how grown-ups, teachers, coaches, guidance counsellors, room mates, doctors, employers, friends, team mates, relatives, neighbours, co-workers, and partners described me:
By Mike Dineen9 years ago in Journal
A Funny Thing Happened at The Office Today...
I haven't said this out loud but being a black man in corporate America stinks. I've had the distinct honor of working in offices surrounded by white people for the better part of 15 years. It hasn't been all bad, but if anyone thinks there isn't still a racial divide, try being one of eight minorities that work in a predominantly white company. The funny thing is it isn't always the big things that make it tough. Sometimes it's the little things that truly make it unbearable. What little things you ask? Well...
By Lovell Porter9 years ago in Journal
Making Money While You Sleep
So what exactly is this terminology, and how does it work? Basically, it’s a classic example of a way to generate passive income. Affiliate marketing can be fraught with issues and difficult to master, and markets can be volatiles. But with a degree of hard work and application at the planning stages, it can also be lucrative.
By Sandra Baker9 years ago in Journal